Insights and opinions from LA-area CIOs on the tech industry

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Los Angeles
Tech Roundup
A year-in-review from Los Angeles CIOs
2016

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Technical Skills in Demand
 The top skills in demand
among Los Angeles CIOs:
– Desktop support
– Network administration
– Windows administration
– Telecommunications
support
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The Pressure is Rising
 Seventy-four percent of
Los Angeles CIOs report
the pressure their teams
face has increased
compared to five years
ago.
 Staying current on
industry trends creates
the greatest source of
pressure.
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Soft Skills are Hot
 CIOs report the soft skills that
need the most improvement
among their teams:
– Communication
– Work ethics
– Problem-solving skills
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Turnover is a Top Concern
 Forty-nine percent of Los Angeles CIOs are concerned
about losing top tech talent.
 Twenty-one percent said losing them would greatly
impact their business.
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Turnover is a Top Concern
 Forty-nine percent of Los Angeles CIOs are concerned
about losing top tech talent.
 Twenty-one percent said losing them would greatly
impact their business.
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